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David S.'s avatar

Great piece! Lament for a Nation remains on my "to Read" list, so happy that you've given a good sense of Grant :)

It seems that some sort of return or re-forging of classic red toryism could provide a good incubator for renewed Canadian nationalism. I agree with you that finding the old founding ethos and nationalism is probably untenable, especially with its concentration on government centralization and a strong independent non-USA identity. That being the case to create a new type of national feeling in Canada probably requires some sort of viable opposing viewpoint to the liberal consensus to be articulated.

Really enjoying these pieces, as its giving me a lot more to read and think about :)

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Gavin Bamber's avatar

It would help if the works cited contained a published date. I was a bit lost, but then found my way!

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